1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 575 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1993 Holden Commodore 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. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Commodore | Marina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |
