1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1956 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 17 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1009 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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