2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 36 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166, 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 166 | Oxford |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |