1975 Holden Statesman vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, both 1975 Holden Statesman and 1975 Morris Marina were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 653 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Statesman | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Statesman | Marina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |