1974 Honda Z vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 456 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Z, 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Z | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Z | Marina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |