1976 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 115 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.
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 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Beta | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | Beta | Marina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
