1974 Austin Marina vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 27 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, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Marina weights approximately 34 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight.
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, 2001 Honda Insight, 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | Insight |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
