1974 Austin Marina vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 115 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Austin Marina | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Celica |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |