2005 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1971 Morris Oxford

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Spark, 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, 1971 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Spark.

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