1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,620 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Fiat 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, 1961 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 600 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |