1975 Morris Marina vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 145 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 145 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Marina | 145 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
