1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Fiat 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 335 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 600 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |