1971 Morris Marina vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, 1978 Renault 18 is newer by 7 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 5 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 18 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1978 Renault 18, 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, 1978 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1978 Renault 18 | |
Make | Morris | Renault |
Model | Marina | 18 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |