1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 17 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 136 kg more than 1981 Volvo 343.
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, 1981 Volvo 343 (108 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1981 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford. 1981 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1964 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1964 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Oxford | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Oxford | 343 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
