1969 Honda S800 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1969 Honda S800 is newer by 13 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 357 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
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, 1956 Morris Oxford (106 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm). This means 1956 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S800 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | S800 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 789 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |