1971 Morris Marina vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1971 Morris Marina and 1971 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Marina | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
