1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1971 Morris Marina

To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 13 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 155 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo 90 1971 Morris Marina
Make Alfa Romeo Morris
Model 90 Marina
Year Released 1984 1971
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 83 HP
Torque 203 Nm 134 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87.9 mm 80.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.3 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 199 km/hour 153 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 925 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2440 mm


 

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