1997 Honda CRX vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1997 Honda CRX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 36 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX.
Because 1958 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 1958 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX, 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, 1997 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda CRX | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | CRX | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
