1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 50 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 1900 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 40 L |