1971 Morris Marina vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 759 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 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Morris | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |
