1994 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 254 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Marina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
