1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1982 Austin Marina
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1982 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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1982 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 70 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
