1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 707 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 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 1954 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Shuttle | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Shuttle | Minor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2190 mm |