1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1973 Austin Marina
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Marina weights approximately 310 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1973 Austin Marina | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Marina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 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 | 570 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |