1984 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Civic | Marina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
