1983 Honda Civic vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Minor weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic.
Because 1950 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 1950 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Honda Civic, 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, 1983 Honda Civic (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Civic | Minor |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2190 mm |
