1971 Morris Marina vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 609 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.
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, 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado 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. 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Marina | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
