1975 Morris Marina vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 149 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Marina | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |