1963 Honda S500 vs. 1948 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 1,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Ten Four is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Ten Four weights approximately 204 kg more than 1963 Honda S500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Honda S500 | 1948 Morris Ten Four | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | S500 | Ten Four |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 531 cc | 1138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |