1969 Toyota Publica vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Marina weights approximately 202 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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, 1974 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Publica | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Toyota | Austin |
| Model | Publica | Marina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
