1975 Austin Marina vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 23 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1515 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | Marina | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
