1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 12 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 795 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1983 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. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
Model | Caprice | Marina |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |