1980 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Accord | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
