1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 15 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1971 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 134 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:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | Visa | Marina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
