1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 860 kg more than 1953 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Riviera | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |