1974 Austin Marina vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 39 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 2,030 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1710 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Marina | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2745 mm |
