2002 Acura NSX vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 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, 2002 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Acura | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
