1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 707 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 1967 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Shuttle | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| 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 | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
