1975 Austin Marina vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1975 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | 850 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |