1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Fiat 132 (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 132 | Marina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |