1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1110 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | V8 Vantage | Marina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 52 L |