1971 Morris Marina vs. 1978 Seat 127
To start off, 1978 Seat 127 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 252 kg more than 1978 Seat 127. 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, 1978 Seat 127, 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1978 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Morris | Seat |
| Model | Marina | 127 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
