1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 18 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 245 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Violet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |