1953 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Minor | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Marina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
