1972 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 440 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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Marina | Senator |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
