1973 Morris 1800 vs. 1973 Audi Fox
To start off, both 1973 Morris 1800 and 1973 Audi Fox were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Morris 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Morris 1800 (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Audi Fox. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Morris 1800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Morris 1800 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1973 Audi Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Morris 1800 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Audi Fox. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Morris 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Audi Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Morris 1800 | 1973 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Morris | Audi |
| Model | 1800 | Fox |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
