1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 365 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | 700 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
