1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (56 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1975 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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | 131 | Marina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |