1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 131 (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1971 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 Fiat 131 (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 131 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
