1971 Maserati Bora vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, both 1971 Maserati Bora 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 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 440 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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Maserati Bora | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | Bora | Marina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |