1987 Lada Niva vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1987 Lada Niva is newer by 16 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Niva weights approximately 282 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.
Because 1987 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Morris Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1987 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lada Niva | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lada | Morris |
Model | Niva | Marina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 52 L |