1976 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda RX-2 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | RX-2 | Marina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |