1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 42 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 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1948 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 75 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |