1971 Morris Marina vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 28 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 803 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.
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, 1999 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1999 Opel Omega 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. 1999 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Omega |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |