1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 420 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 500 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
