1977 Austin Marina vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S 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 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 715 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 Mercedes-Benz S (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1980 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Marina | S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
