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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 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 5 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
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 | 1490 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |