1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1969 Seat 600 is newer by 10 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 Seat 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1969 Seat 600 | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Oxford | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2010 mm |