1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 15 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Morris | Sunbeam |
| Model | Oxford | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
