1971 Morris Marina vs. 1970 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda Octavia 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 36 more horse power than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 37 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1970 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Morris | Skoda |
Model | Marina | Octavia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 30 L |