1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 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 Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Spider | Oxford |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |