1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 550 kg more than 1951 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Camaro | Oxford |
Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |