2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Because 1970 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 1970 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | C5 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |