1971 Morris Marina vs. 2007 Opel Agila
To start off, 2007 Opel Agila 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Opel Agila. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Agila weights approximately 98 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, 2007 Opel Agila, 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 (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 2007 Opel Agila | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Agila |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |