1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 86 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulietta | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 40 L |
