1988 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 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 270 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Oxford |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |