1952 Morris Oxford vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 92 kg more than 1952 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Oxford | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
