1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 205 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | Giulietta | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |