1971 Morris Marina vs. 2010 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2010 Opel Meriva 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 (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Meriva weights approximately 265 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 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 2010 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 2010 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 2010 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Meriva |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |