1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (53 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131.
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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 131 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |