1984 Honda Civic vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Morris Minor weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1962 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 1962 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Minor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |