1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 48 kg more than 1954 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulia | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 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 | 1048 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
