1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 95 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, 1975 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Beta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Beta | Marina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |