1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Austin Marina
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Giulia | Marina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |