1999 Honda Today vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Morris Minor weights approximately 82 kg more than 1999 Honda Today.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Morris Minor (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Today | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
