1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 712 kg more than 1971 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Caprice | Marina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
