1965 Morris Oxford vs. 1970 Rover 2000
To start off, 1970 Rover 2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 2000 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 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, 1970 Rover 2000 (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Morris Oxford | 1970 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Morris | Rover |
Model | Oxford | 2000 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |