1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 116 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Junior | Oxford |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |