1971 Morris Marina vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1973 Volvo 164 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Volvo 164 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Marina | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
