1977 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Morgan 4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1993 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Accord | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |