1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Corvette | Marina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |