2005 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 335 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, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Marina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |