1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 11 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 126 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Oxford | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
