1972 Austin Marina vs. 1997 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Prince is newer by 25 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Prince (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Prince should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 350 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1997 Daewoo Prince | |
Make | Austin | Daewoo |
Model | Marina | Prince |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |