1998 Honda Prelude vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 Honda Prelude is newer by 27 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 315 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, 1998 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, 1998 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Prelude | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Prelude | Marina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |