1984 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 13 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 643 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Bitter | Morris |
Model | SC | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |