1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 578 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1964 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1964 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Avanti | Morris |
Model | Avanti | Oxford |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 81 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2530 mm |