1969 Morris Oxford vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1970 Renault 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Renault 10. 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, 1969 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Morris Oxford | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Oxford | 10 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
