1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1951 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 2000 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 40 L |