1958 Morris Oxford vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 312 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Oxford | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
