1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1951 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 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 132 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
