1975 Morris Marina vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. 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 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Marina | Minor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
