1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 17 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 514 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 130 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
