1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1973 Austin Marina
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1973 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1750 | Marina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |