1946 Allard K1 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 132 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, 1946 Allard K1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard K1 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Allard | Morris |
Model | K1 | Marina |
Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 138 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 52 L |