1950 Morris Oxford vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 63 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1254 kg more than 1950 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
| Model | Oxford | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
