1963 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Renault 12

To start off, 1974 Renault 12 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.

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