1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 38 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 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 310 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |