1976 Buick Electra vs. 1952 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 785 kg more than 1952 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1952 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Electra | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
