1975 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 805 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Marina | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |