2004 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 445 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1967 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 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Civic | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |