2001 Honda Prelude vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2001 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 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), 2001 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 117 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
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, 2001 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, 2001 Honda Prelude (212 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Prelude | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Prelude | Marina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |