2001 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2001 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 30 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, 2001 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 127 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, 2001 Fiat Barchetta, 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, 2001 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Barchetta | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | Barchetta | Marina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |