1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. Both 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1954 Morris Oxford are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1954 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 1954 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 33 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |