1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 754 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 Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Statesman | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Statesman | Marina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
