1994 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1994 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 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 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1994 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 223 kg more than 1994 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Morris Marina (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat 126 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Fiat | Morris |
| Model | 126 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
