2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 215 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 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | RX-8 | Marina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |