1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1980 Austin Marina
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Abarth 205 (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Abarth 205 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 62 kg more than 1951 Abarth 205.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Abarth 205 | 1980 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 205 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
