1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 984 kg more than 1958 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Centurion | Oxford |
Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2470 mm |