2005 Honda NSX vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 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 (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1965 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | NSX | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
