1967 Audi Variant vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1967 Audi Variant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Audi Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Audi Variant (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Audi Variant should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Audi Variant weights approximately 70 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Audi Variant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Audi Variant (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Audi Variant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Audi Variant | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Audi | Morris |
| Model | Variant | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
