1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 55 kg more than 1948 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Hyundai | Morris |
| Model | Stellar | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
