1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 305 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 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Commodore | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |