1968 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Austin Marina
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1979 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | 100 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
