1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 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 62 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 136 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
