2001 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 43 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 76 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 2001 Daewoo Lanos, 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, 2001 Daewoo Lanos (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Lanos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Lanos | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Daewoo | Morris |
| Model | Lanos | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
