1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 63 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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 (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Appia | Marina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |