1971 Morris Marina vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 252 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. 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 (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Marina | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
