1971 Morris Marina vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 36 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 20 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Marina | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
