1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 23 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 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 4 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200.
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, 1951 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lada 1200 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lada | Morris |
Model | 1200 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |