1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 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 1 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 113 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Giulia | Marina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
