1996 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 25 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 488 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, 1996 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, 1996 Honda Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1996 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Accord | Marina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |