1971 Morris Marina vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Toyota Celica is newer by 27 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, 1998 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Celica weights approximately 130 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, 1998 Toyota Celica, 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, 1998 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |