1972 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 330 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Marina | 504 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
