1971 Monteverdi Sierra vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, both 1971 Monteverdi Sierra 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (160 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra weights approximately 532 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1971 Monteverdi Sierra (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Monteverdi Sierra | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Morris |
| Model | Sierra | Marina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |
