1995 Honda Prelude vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 24 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 279 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, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Prelude | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Prelude | Marina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |