1978 Buick Regal vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Regal | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
