2008 Kia Rio vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 50 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 22 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 1958 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 1958 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Rio (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Rio | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Kia | Morris |
| Model | Rio | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
