1973 Austin Marina vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1973 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1953 Buick 40 | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Marina | 40 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3090 mm |