1971 Morris Marina vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 307 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Marina | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |