1975 Morris Marina vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1975 Morris Marina and 1975 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 118 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Silvia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |