1994 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 23 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), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (224 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 535 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Holden Statesman | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Statesman | Marina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 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 | 224 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
