1975 Morris Marina vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1190 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.
Because 1975 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
Model | Marina | Toronado |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 108 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 91 L |