1971 Morris Marina vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 83 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Yaris |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |