1986 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1986 Honda Civic and 1986 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Morgan 4 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 1986 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1986 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Civic | 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |