1977 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 38 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
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, 1977 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Marina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |