1972 Austin Marina vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1973 Nissan President is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 695 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | President |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |