1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 760 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | Seville | Oxford |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |