1971 Morris Marina vs. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 39 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 31 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 133 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, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto, 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 2010 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Morris | Fiat |
Model | Marina | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |