2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 29 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 385 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | 21 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
