2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1955 Morris Oxford

To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 50 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Oxford weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.

Because 1955 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 1955 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1955 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.

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