2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | CR-V | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2190 mm |
