1973 Austin Marina vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 10 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 470 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1983 Bitter SC | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | Marina | SC |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 95 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 | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |