2000 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Morris Oxford weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1969 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 1969 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1969 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Oxford |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |