1957 Morris Minor vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 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 47 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 133 kg more than 1957 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Minor | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Marina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
