1951 Morris Oxford vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 342 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 911 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
