1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 160 kg more than 1953 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Commodore | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Commodore | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
