1972 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1972 Austin Marina and 1972 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 230 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 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1972 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Marina | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
