2004 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 89 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Marina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |