1992 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 518 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 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Camaro | Marina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
