1971 Morris Marina vs. 1990 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1990 Nissan Micra is newer by 19 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 34 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 269 kg more than 1990 Nissan Micra. 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, 1990 Nissan Micra, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1990 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Micra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |