2006 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Morris Oxford

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford.

Because 1964 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 1964 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, 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, 2006 Honda Civic (148 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1964 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1964 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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