1961 Morris Oxford vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1961 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Morris Oxford | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Oxford | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 77 L |
