1972 Austin Marina vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 40 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 314 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.
Because 1972 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | Marina | Altea |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |