1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B 95 is newer by 8 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 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 40 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 637 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Because 1951 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Berkeley | Morris |
Model | B 95 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |