1971 Morris Marina vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1985 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 138 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, 1985 Volkswagen Passat, 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
Model | Marina | Passat |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |