1971 Morris Marina vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Morris Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 2010 Lada Niva | |
Make | Morris | Lada |
Model | Marina | Niva |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |