1971 Morris Marina vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 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, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 45 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, 1993 Peugeot 405, 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 405 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |