2006 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 255 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Morris Minor 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Minor |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |