2002 Honda Life vs. 1957 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Oxford weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Because 1957 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 1957 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 1957 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 1957 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Life | Oxford |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |