1984 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. Both 1984 Honda Civic and 1959 Morris Oxford are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Oxford |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |