1951 Morris Oxford vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 60 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 706 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.
Because 1951 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 1951 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza, 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Oxford | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Venza |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
