1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 110 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 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Esprit | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |