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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 345 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
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 | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1270 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 |