1971 Morris Marina vs. 1970 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 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 (95 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 15 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 (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1970 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Morris | Zastava |
| Model | Marina | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
