1997 Honda NSX vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 38 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 545 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Minor |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
