1977 Austin Marina vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1977 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Marina | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |
