1970 Morgan 4 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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, 2012 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 634 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Morgan 4 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 1970 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, 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, 2012 Honda Civic (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.

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