1971 Morris Marina vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Marina | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |