1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 27 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 425 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 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. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
Model | 156 | Marina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |