1974 Austin Marina vs. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Austin Marina | 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |