1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 661 kg more than 1959 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 LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1959 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | LeSabre | Oxford |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |