1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Oxford weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1954 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 1954 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1954 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1954 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
| Model | Charade | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
