1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1973 Lancia Beta 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Beta weights approximately 122 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.
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, 1973 Lancia Beta, 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, 1973 Lancia Beta (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lancia Beta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Beta | Marina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 52 L |