1971 Morris Marina vs. 1993 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1993 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 22 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, 1993 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 95 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, 1993 Nissan Pulsar, 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, 1993 Nissan Pulsar (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1993 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1993 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |