1974 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Renault 5
To start off, both 1974 Austin Marina and 1974 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Marina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 1974 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Marina | 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
