1976 Honda Civic vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1976 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic.
Because 1955 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 1955 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Civic | 1955 Morris Minor | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Minor |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |