2008 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
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, 2008 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |