1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1981 Austin Marina
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 440 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1981 Austin Marina | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 2-Litre | Marina |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
