2008 Honda NSX vs. 1959 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 49 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 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, 2008 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Oxford. 2008 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1959 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1959 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1959 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
