1971 Morris Marina vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 556 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Morris | Chevrolet |
| Model | Marina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 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 | 965 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2685 mm |
