1975 Morris Marina vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina 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) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 75 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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Marina | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
