1952 Morris Oxford vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 57 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1952 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 295 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.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Oxford | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1476 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 | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
