1980 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Morris Minor. 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Minor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 825 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
