1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 56 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (121 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Oxford |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |