1948 Morris Oxford vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1948 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1948 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Oxford | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1474 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |