1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 207 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus 340 R | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lotus | Morris |
| Model | 340 R | Marina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
