1969 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 5 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 7 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morris Oxford | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Oxford | 131 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |