1949 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 445 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Morris Minor 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 1949 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight, 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, 2010 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Minor | 2010 Honda Insight | |
Make | Morris | Honda |
Model | Minor | Insight |
Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2550 mm |