1973 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 550 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, 1999 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 1999 Nissan Stagea 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. 1999 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Stagea |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |