1975 Morris Marina vs. 1971 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1971 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
Model | Marina | 411 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |