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, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 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 | 1779 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
