2009 Honda Insight vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 451 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Because 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight, 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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Insight | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |