1972 Austin Marina vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 19 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 400 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | Marina | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
