2002 Honda Life vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 31 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. 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, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life 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. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Life | Marina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |