1970 Morris Oxford vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Morris Oxford is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.
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 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morris Oxford | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Morris | Sunbeam |
| Model | Oxford | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
