1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 26 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 558 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 72 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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Dodge | Morris |
Model | Sidewinder | Marina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8000 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 719 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |