1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 575 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1954 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 500 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |