1972 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 5 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1979 Toyota Corolla 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |