1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 12 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 45 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Oxford | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Oxford | Carlton |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |