1975 Morris Marina vs. 1982 Renault 18
To start off, 1982 Renault 18 is newer by 7 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 18 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
Because 1975 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 136 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1982 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Marina | 18 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
