1965 Morris Oxford vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 38 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 254 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster.
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, 2003 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Oxford | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
