2005 Kia Rio vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio.
Because 1965 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 1965 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio, 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, 1965 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Kia | Morris |
Model | Rio | Oxford |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1130 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |