1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 192 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | Violet |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
