1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 585 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Impala | Oxford |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 256 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |