2007 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Oxford |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 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 | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |