1971 Morris Marina vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 185 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Laurel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |