1971 Morris Marina vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
