1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 16 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1987 Honda Prelude, 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Prelude | Marina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
