2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 259 kg more than 1950 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Avalanche | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |
