1996 Honda Today vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Minor weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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 Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Today | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
