1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 722 kg more than 1951 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Caprice | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
