1972 Austin Marina vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,273 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 325 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | 500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1960 mm |