1996 Honda Today vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 Honda Today 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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 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, 1959 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Today | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
