1957 Allard GT vs. 1977 Austin Marina
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1977 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | GT | Marina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
