1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 8 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 325 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Alfetta | Marina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |
