2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1948 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 1948 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | Palio | Oxford |
Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |