1971 Morris Marina vs. 1973 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 404 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 21 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 130 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1973 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 404 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |