1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 173 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1400 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
