1975 Austin Marina vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1975 Austin Marina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 110 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1975 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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Marina | A 110 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |