1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 1900 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1175 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |
