1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 668 kg more than 1956 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 Nomad (312 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Nomad | Oxford |
Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |