1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Jazz (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 282 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, 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 Jazz (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Jazz | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Jazz | Oxford |
Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |