1956 Morris Oxford vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 54 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 218 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Oxford | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Morris | Kia |
Model | Oxford | Borrego |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 362 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2900 mm |