1983 Dodge Omni vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1983 Dodge Omni is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Omni (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 22 kg more than 1983 Dodge Omni.
Because 1950 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Dodge Omni (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Omni | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Dodge | Morris |
Model | Omni | Oxford |
Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |