1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1979 Austin Marina
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Abarth 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 10 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1979 Austin Marina | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1500 | Marina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 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 | 870 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |