1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 425 kg more than 1961 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 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Camaro | Oxford |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 122 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |