1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1975 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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alpina | Morris |
Model | B 10 | Marina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 136 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 966 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |