1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Opel Corsa is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Corsa (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 22 kg more than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Corsa, 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, 1950 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (83 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Oxford | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
