2008 Honda Accord vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor.
Because 1961 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 1961 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
