2008 Honda Stream vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 644 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Stream, 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 Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Stream | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
