1979 Honda Accord vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 145 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Minor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
