2001 Honda Prelude vs. 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2001 Honda Prelude is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Prelude weights approximately 15 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude, 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, 2001 Honda Prelude (212 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Prelude | 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Prelude | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
