1969 Morris Oxford vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 29 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Morris Oxford | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
