1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1959 Morris Oxford is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. Both 1959 Morris Oxford and 1957 Opel Record are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morris Oxford | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Record |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
