1975 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, both 1975 Autobianchi A 112 and 1975 Morris Marina were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Autobianchi A 112. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1975 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 253 kg more than 1975 Autobianchi A 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Autobianchi A 112, 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, 1975 Morris Marina (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Autobianchi A 112. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Autobianchi A 112 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Morris |
| Model | A 112 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
