1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 492 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Morris |
Model | Fellow | Marina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |