1970 Morris Oxford vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 440 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morris Oxford | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Morris | Fiat |
Model | Oxford | 130 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |