1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 587 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Camaro | Marina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
