1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Life weights approximately 28 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1956 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Morgan | Honda |
| Model | Plus 4 | Life |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
