1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 27 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 290 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1962 Morris Minor | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Concerto | Minor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2190 mm |