2009 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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. Both 2009 Honda Civic and 1971 Morris Marina are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 536 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, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Honda | Morris |
Model | Civic | Marina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |