1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 202 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Abarth | Morris |
Model | 1000 | Marina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |