2007 Morgan 44 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Morgan 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Morgan 44 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 197 kg more than 2007 Morgan 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Morgan 44 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 2007 Morgan 44. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2007 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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