1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Austin Marina
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 102 kg more than 1978 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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GT | Marina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
