1970 Morris Oxford vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, both 1970 Morris Oxford and 1970 Rover P5B were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morris Oxford | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | Morris | Rover |
Model | Oxford | P5B |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2820 mm |