1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 243 kg more than 1956 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Commodore | Oxford |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |