1975 Austin Marina vs. 1998 Isuzu Hombre
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Isuzu Hombre is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Isuzu Hombre (190 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1998 Isuzu Hombre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina. 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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. 1998 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 1998 Isuzu Hombre | |
Make | Austin | Isuzu |
Model | Marina | Hombre |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |