1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 455 kg more than 1975 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 (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Commodore | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |