1975 Morris Marina vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 33 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (205 Nm @ 1705 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Morris Marina | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Marina | 307 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1705 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |