1970 Honda Z vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Honda Z is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Minor weights approximately 258 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, 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, 1952 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1952 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Z | Minor |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
