1955 Morris Oxford vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1955 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1955 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morris Oxford | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |