1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 1900 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |