1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Junior | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
