1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 600 and 1956 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 482 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
