1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Morris Oxford (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Oxford weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 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 1961 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1961 Morris Oxford (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | Visa | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
