1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 900 kg more than 1948 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Riviera | Oxford |
Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |