2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 1949 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 1949 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto, 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, 2007 Fiat Grande Punto (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | Grande Punto | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
