1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 4 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 504 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Alfa 6 | Marina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |