1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 1975 Morris Marina

To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Seville (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. 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. 1959 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Cadillac Seville 1975 Morris Marina
Make Cadillac Morris
Model Seville Marina
Year Released 1959 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 925 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2440 mm


 

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