1971 Morris Marina vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 145 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1989 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 (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |