1955 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1955 Buick 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1951 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Buick 40 1951 Morris Oxford
Make Buick Morris
Model 40 Oxford
Year Released 1955 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5277 cc 1475 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 234 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1000 kg
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2470 mm