1971 Morris Marina vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1981 Seat Ronda is newer by 10 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat Ronda (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ronda weights approximately 48 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, 1981 Seat Ronda, 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, 1981 Seat Ronda (116 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
Make | Morris | Seat |
Model | Marina | Ronda |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |