1975 Morris Marina vs. 1984 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1984 Nissan Prairie is newer by 9 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 47 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.
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, 1984 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1984 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1984 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Prairie |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |