1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina.
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. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | Fiat | Austin |
Model | 1500 | Marina |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |