1979 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 2 kg more than 1979 Austin 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 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1979 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | Marina | Marina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 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 | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |