2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (244 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
