1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 293 kg more than 1959 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 (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Camaro | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
