1975 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Honda 145
To start off, both 1975 Austin Marina and 1975 Honda 145 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda 145 weights approximately 40 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.
Because 1975 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 1975 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145, 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, 1975 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 1975 Honda 145 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | 145 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
