1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 28 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 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 600 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, 1999 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1999 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. 1999 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Shuttle | Marina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
