1972 Austin Marina vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Volvo 343 is newer by 4 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 343 weights approximately 110 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, 1976 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1972 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Marina | 343 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |