2000 Honda NSX vs. 1960 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 635 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1960 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | NSX | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
