1952 Morris Oxford vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Oxford weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Oxford | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Violet |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |