1975 Morris Marina vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 22 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 27 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 71 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. 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, 1997 Seat Arosa, 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, 1975 Morris Marina (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa. 1997 Seat Arosa has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Seat Arosa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Morris | Seat |
| Model | Marina | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 35 L |
