1971 Morris Marina vs. 1985 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 309 is newer by 14 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 29 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 309. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 309. 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, 1985 Peugeot 309, 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 (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 309. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1985 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Marina | 309 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
