1951 Morris Oxford vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1951 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 766 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Morris Oxford | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Oxford | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1475 cc | 3385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |