1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1966 NSU 1000
To start off, 1966 NSU 1000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 NSU 1000 (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 405 kg more than 1966 NSU 1000.
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 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 NSU 1000. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1966 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Morris | NSU |
| Model | Oxford | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2260 mm |
