1977 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 265 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, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Skyline |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |