1953 Morris Oxford vs. 1965 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1965 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Oxford | 1965 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Morris | Suzuki |
Model | Oxford | Fronte |
Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |