1971 Morris Marina vs. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 6 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 62 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Marina | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |