1971 Morris Marina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 504 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2685 mm |