1954 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 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 (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 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 (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 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 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Morris Minor | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Morris | Morris |
Model | Minor | Marina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 801 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |