2002 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina.
Because 1975 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 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Palio, 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, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Morris |
Model | Palio | Marina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |