1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1948 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 1948 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | Visa | Oxford |
Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |