1991 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 200 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, 1991 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, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda Accord | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Minor |
Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |