1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 32 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1961 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alpine | Morris |
Model | A 610 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |