1982 Bristol Brigand vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 11 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Brigand is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol Brigand weights approximately 773 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. 1982 Bristol Brigand has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol Brigand will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bristol Brigand | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Bristol | Morris |
Model | Brigand | Marina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |