1952 Morris Minor vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 154 kg more than 1952 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Minor | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Marina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
