2004 Honda Insight vs. 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Insight weights approximately 28 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1963 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 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight, 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, 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Insight | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
