1972 Honda Z vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1972 Honda Z is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Morris Minor (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Minor weights approximately 280 kg more than 1972 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1951 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Z | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Z | Minor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 918 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 790 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 |
