1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 25 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 208 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 110 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
