1977 Austin Marina vs. 1977 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, both 1977 Austin Marina and 1977 Simca 2 Litres were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Simca 2 Litres weights approximately 245 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. 1977 Simca 2 Litres 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. 1977 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1977 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Marina | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
