2005 Honda CR-V vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 713 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda CR-V | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | CR-V | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 22 L |
