1956 Morris Oxford vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 36 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 168 kg more than 1956 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Oxford | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
| Model | Oxford | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
