1971 Morris Marina vs. 1975 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1975 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 4 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 168 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. 1975 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1975 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Morris | Simca |
| Model | Marina | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
