2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Extreme | Marina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 136 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |