1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 126 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
