1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1972 Seat 1430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Seat 1430 (70 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 200 kg more than 1972 Seat 1430.
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 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Oxford | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Morris | Seat |
| Model | Oxford | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
