1975 Morris Marina vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Celica weights approximately 170 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, 1997 Toyota Celica, 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, 1997 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Celica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |