1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 19 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 136 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310.
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 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alpine | Morris |
| Model | A 310 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
