2008 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 865 kg more than 1956 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Quattroporte | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | Quattroporte | Oxford |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |