1971 Morris Marina vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 34 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 441 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, 2005 Seat Leon, 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Morris | Seat |
| Model | Marina | Leon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
