1971 Morris Marina vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1980 Volvo 164 is newer by 9 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Marina | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3350 mm |
