1971 Morris Marina vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. 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 20 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5.
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 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Morris | Riley |
| Model | Marina | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 31 L |
