1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 17 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
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, 1988 Honda Shuttle, 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Shuttle | Marina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
