1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 234 kg more than 1958 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Senator |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
