1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 625 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Step Wagon | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2190 mm |
