1996 Honda NSX vs. 1961 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1961 Morris Oxford. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 225 kg more than 1961 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Oxford. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 1961 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
