1964 Honda S500 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 202 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S500 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | S500 | Marina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |