1975 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 170 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1975 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Skyline |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |