2005 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Morgan 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 430 kg more than 1996 Morgan 4.
Because 1996 Morgan 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 1996 Morgan 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Civic | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
