1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Spider | Oxford |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |