2003 Honda NSX vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda NSX weights approximately 345 kg more than 1954 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, 2003 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford. 2003 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda NSX | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 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 | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
