1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Morris Marina 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 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda 1300 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | 1300 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2440 mm |
