1949 Morris Oxford vs. 2011 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 62 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 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Copen.
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, 2011 Daihatsu Copen, 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, 2011 Daihatsu Copen (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Oxford | 2011 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Morris | Daihatsu |
| Model | Oxford | Copen |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
