1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 130 and 1971 Morris Oxford were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 130 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
