1949 Morris Oxford vs. 2003 Noble M12
To start off, 2003 Noble M12 is newer by 54 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Noble M12 weights approximately 50 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.
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, 2003 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Oxford | 2003 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Morris | Noble |
| Model | Oxford | M12 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
