2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 41 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 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 555 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.
Because 1959 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Venture | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
