1971 Morris Marina vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 388 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Marina | 944 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
