1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 743 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, 1997 Buick Riviera, 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1997 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Buick | Morris |
| Model | Riviera | Marina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
