2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1971 Morris Marina

To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 36 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 680 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 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Morris Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2007 Honda CR-V 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. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda CR-V 1971 Morris Marina
Make Honda Morris
Model CR-V Marina
Year Released 2007 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1275 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2450 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 70.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 8.8:1
Top Speed 165 km/hour 135 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1562 kg 882 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 52 L


 

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