1953 Morris Oxford vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 49 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 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Griffith weights approximately 62 kg more than 1953 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, 2002 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Oxford | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Morris | TVR |
| Model | Oxford | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
