1973 Austin Marina vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 35 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, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 566 kg more than 1973 Austin Marina.
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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Condor |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |