1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 182 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Scarabeo | Marina |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 700 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |