1972 Austin Marina vs. 1993 Lexus GS
To start off, 1993 Lexus GS is newer by 21 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus GS weights approximately 840 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, 1993 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1993 Lexus GS 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. 1993 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1993 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | Marina | GS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
