1977 Austin Marina vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Austin Marina weights approximately 12 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1977 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Marina | Marina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |