1972 Austin Marina vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina. 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 (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
