1999 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 653 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, 1999 Holden Commodore (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Holden Commodore | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | Commodore | Marina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |