1975 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Eagle Talon
To start off, 1989 Eagle Talon is newer by 14 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Talon (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Eagle Talon weights approximately 385 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, 1989 Eagle Talon, 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, 1989 Eagle Talon (276 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 1989 Eagle Talon | |
| Make | Austin | Eagle |
| Model | Marina | Talon |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
