1994 Lada Niva vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1994 Lada Niva is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lada Niva weights approximately 150 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lada Niva | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lada | Morris |
| Model | Niva | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
