1971 Morris Marina vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 7 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 530 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Morris | Plymouth |
Model | Marina | Volare |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |