1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1979 Austin Marina
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1979 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1979 Austin Marina | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | 595 | Marina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |