1977 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 239 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Marina | 924 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1695 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |