1997 Honda Civic vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Civic weights approximately 408 kg more than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Morgan Plus 4 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 1953 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic, 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, 1997 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Civic | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Civic | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
