2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor.
Because 1959 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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 Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Jazz | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
