2007 Kia Rio vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 36 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 95 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 123 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 2007 Kia Rio, 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio 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. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Kia | Morris |
Model | Rio | Marina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |