1971 Morris Marina vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 16 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 480 kg more 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, 1987 Opel Omega (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1987 Opel Omega | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Omega |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |