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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 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 92 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 (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 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 | 918 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
