2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 425 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Caterham | Morris |
| Model | 7 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 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 | 160 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 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 | 500 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
