1975 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 450 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3240 mm |
