1961 Morris Oxford vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. Both 1961 Morris Oxford and 1965 Riley One-Point-Five are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
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, 1965 Riley One-Point-Five (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1965 Riley One-Point-Five will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Morris Oxford | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Morris | Riley |
Model | Oxford | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 25 L |