1986 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1986 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,954 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Accord (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Accord weights approximately 285 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Honda Accord (156 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Minor |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1954 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
