1999 Honda Civic vs. 1953 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 78 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, 1999 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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1999 Honda Civic | 1953 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Civic | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |