1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Alfetta | Marina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
