1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1971 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 116 kg more than 1971 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1971 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1971 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Oxford | 1971 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
