1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulia | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
