1972 Austin Marina vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (81 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina.
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, 1972 Austin Marina (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | 1500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |