1971 Morris Marina vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 373 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, 2008 Opel Meriva, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Morris | Opel |
| Model | Marina | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.6 mm |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
