2008 Honda Element vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 406 kg more than 1952 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Morris Minor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1952 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Element | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
