1965 Morris Oxford vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 265 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Because 1965 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morris Oxford | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Oxford | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
