1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 534 kg more than 1958 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Avanti | Morris |
| Model | Avanti | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
