1999 Honda NSX vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Morgan 4. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda NSX | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | NSX | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |