1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1978 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1978 Zastava 2101 is newer by 19 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, 1978 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Zastava 2101.
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 (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1978 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Morris | Zastava |
Model | Oxford | 2101 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |