1971 Morris Marina vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 724 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Morris | Pontiac |
| Model | Marina | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
