1971 Morris Marina vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 21 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
