1971 Morris Marina vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 35 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, 1970 Opel Manta (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Manta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |