2005 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 231 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1989 Morgan Plus 4 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 1989 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Civic | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
