2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 318 kg more than 1975 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Morris |
| Model | Guara | Marina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
