1949 Morris Oxford vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 235 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 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 1949 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Oxford | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Carina |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
