1972 Austin Marina vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 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 @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 1430 weights approximately 20 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | Marina | 1430 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |