1972 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Marina | 66 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |