1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Abarth Monomille is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 525 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | Monomille | Oxford |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |