1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1978 Morgan 4

To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 1300 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1978 Morgan 4.

Because 1978 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 1978 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, 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, 1978 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.

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