1991 Honda Shuttle vs. 1950 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1991 Honda Shuttle is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 62 kg more than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1991 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Shuttle | 1950 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Shuttle | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
