1973 Austin Marina vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1210 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.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Marina | Discovery |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |