2006 Honda Accord vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 904 kg more than 1958 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Morris Oxford. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
