1998 Honda NSX vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 42 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 397 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
