1974 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1975 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 75 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, 1975 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Austin Marina | 1975 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |