1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 50 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Marina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |