2007 Honda NSX vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1991 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 580 kg more than 1991 Morgan 4. 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, 2007 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | NSX | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
