1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 50 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Oxford | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |