1988 Honda Prelude vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 305 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude, 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Prelude | Minor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
