1984 Honda Prelude vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Honda Prelude is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Because 1955 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 1955 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude, 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 Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Prelude | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
