1955 Morris Oxford vs. 2008 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2008 Opel Speedster is newer by 53 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Opel Speedster.
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, 2008 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Oxford | 2008 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
