1972 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine 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 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 130 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, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1974 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
| Model | Marina | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
