1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 135 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (149 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Marina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1355 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |