1971 Morris Marina vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 23 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 435 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Marina | 968 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
