1971 Morris Marina vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 181 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, 1992 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, 1992 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
