2005 Honda NSX vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 638 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |
