1968 Morris Oxford vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (148 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 266 kg more than 1968 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Oxford | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
