1972 Austin Marina vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 31 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 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 380 kg more than 2003 Caterham 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | Marina | 7 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |