2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 36 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 761 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Maserati GranSport | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | GranSport | Marina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |