1971 Morris Marina vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Spitfire 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 21 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 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 (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 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 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Marina | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 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 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
