1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1962 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1957 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (590 Nm) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morris |
| Model | DeVille | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |
