1972 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 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 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 790 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.
Because 1972 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1984 Cadillac Seville 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. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1984 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Marina | Seville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 4080 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
