2009 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 765 kg more than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Morgan Plus 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 1994 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Accord | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
