1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1977 Fiat 133 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, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 295 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 133 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 133 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
