1989 Honda Accord vs. 1964 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Morris Traveller. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 368 kg more than 1964 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Traveller. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1964 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1198 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
