1972 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 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 1,273 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster 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 (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Marina | 818 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |