1971 Audi 100 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, both 1971 Audi 100 and 1971 Morris Marina were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 4 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Audi 100 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1971 Audi 100, 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 Audi 100 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Audi 100 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Audi | Morris |
Model | 100 | Marina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |