1953 Morris Oxford vs. 1985 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1985 Nissan Micra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Oxford weights approximately 335 kg more than 1985 Nissan Micra.
Because 1953 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 1953 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Micra, 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, 1953 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Oxford | 1985 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | Micra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
