1979 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1979 Honda Accord and 1979 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 4 more horse power than 1979 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Morgan 4. 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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1979 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Accord | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |