1978 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 57 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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, 1978 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Marina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |