1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 19 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 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 117 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 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | 33 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
