1977 Austin Marina vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 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 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 280 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Marina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |