1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 331 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Seven | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | Seven | Marina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |
