1970 Morgan 4 vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Life weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Morgan 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1970 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2005 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1970 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1970 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morgan 4 | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Morgan | Honda |
Model | 4 | Life |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |