2008 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 608 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Morgan 4 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 2004 Morgan 4. 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 (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Accord | 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
