2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 37 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), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 955 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2008 Maserati Coupe 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. 2008 Maserati Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Coupe | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | Coupe | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 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 | 400 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1880 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |