1958 Morris Minor vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 628 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Morris | Honda |
| Model | Minor | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
