1973 Austin Marina vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 290 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Marina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |