1972 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 28 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 124 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Marina | Exige |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |