1975 Austin Marina vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 37 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1314 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina. 2012 Dodge Durango 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. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Austin Marina | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Marina | Durango |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3043 mm |
