1973 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 865 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Marina | Toronado |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |