2002 Honda Life vs. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life 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, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Life | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
