1982 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1982 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 97 kg more than 1982 Honda Civic.
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, 1982 Honda Civic, 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 (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Civic | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Marina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |