1975 Morris Marina vs. 1995 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 20 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 425 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, 1995 Plymouth Breeze, 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, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1995 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Marina | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |
