1975 Morris Marina vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 is newer by 15 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 535 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, 1990 Peugeot 605, 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, 1990 Peugeot 605 (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 605 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |