1971 Dodge Challenger vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, both 1971 Dodge Challenger and 1971 Morris Marina were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Dodge Challenger (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 535 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 Dodge Challenger (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Challenger | Marina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
