1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 685 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1961 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1620 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
