1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 312 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark, 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 1989 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Skylark | Marina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
