1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1950 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1393 kg more than 1950 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Bentley Turbo 1950 Morris Oxford
Make Bentley Morris
Model Turbo Oxford
Year Released 1997 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1476 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 396 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 800 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 87 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2395 kg 1002 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 2120 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 40 L


 

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