1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Oxford weights approximately 350 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1971 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Oxford | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Oxford | Starlet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |