1973 Austin Marina vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 734 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3246 mm |