1998 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,849 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Morgan 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 2003 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Accord | 4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1849 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |