1977 Austin Marina vs. 1963 Singer Vogue II
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Singer Vogue II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Singer Vogue II would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Singer Vogue II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1963 Singer Vogue II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Singer Vogue II weights approximately 212 kg more than 1977 Austin Marina.
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, 1963 Singer Vogue II (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Singer Vogue II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1963 Singer Vogue II | |
Make | Austin | Singer |
Model | Marina | Vogue II |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |