1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 770 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Cadillac | Morris |
Model | Seville | Oxford |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |