2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1314 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Odyssey | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
