1972 Austin Marina vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 29 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), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 536 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Condor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| 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 | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
