1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 142 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914.
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, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 914 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
