1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 1500 | Marina |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |