1971 Morris Marina vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1423 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Morris | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Marina | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |