1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 26 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 597 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, 1997 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1997 Honda Shuttle 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. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Shuttle | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Shuttle | Marina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |