1971 Morris Marina vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, 1976 Renault 20 is newer by 5 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 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 20 (97 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 374 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.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Renault 20 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1976 Renault 20 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. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1976 Renault 20 | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Marina | 20 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 59 L |
