1954 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 722 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 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 1954 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Morris | Honda |
| Model | Minor | Accord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2741 mm |
