2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 83 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Because 1970 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 1970 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz, 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Jazz | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
