1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 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, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Morris | Volvo |
Model | Oxford | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |