1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 341 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | 15 | Marina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |