1971 Morris Marina vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 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 45 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Morris | Skoda |
| Model | Marina | 440 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 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 | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |
