1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1996 Toyota Paseo 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 82 kg more than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
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 Toyota Paseo, 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 Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
