1953 Morris Minor vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 895 kg more than 1953 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 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 1953 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, 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, 2009 Honda Accord (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Morris | Honda |
| Model | Minor | Accord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2710 mm |
