1970 Morris Oxford vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 64 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morris Oxford | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Oxford | Leopard |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |