1975 Morris Marina vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Corolla (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 165 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, 1992 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |