1957 Morris Oxford vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 30 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 451 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Oxford | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Senator |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
