1992 Infiniti J30 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 676 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 Infiniti J30 (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1992 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Infiniti J30 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Infiniti | Morris |
Model | J30 | Marina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |