1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 Austin Marina
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 202 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1978 Austin Marina | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 | Marina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 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 | 680 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |