1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1964 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) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 2000 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |