1977 Austin Marina vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 662 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1977 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1977 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | 130 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |