2006 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (188 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 650 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, 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, 2006 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Accord | Marina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
