1957 Morris Oxford vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 Morris Oxford. 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Morris Oxford | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Silvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |