1975 Morris Marina vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 36 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 448 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Morris | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |