1977 Austin Marina vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 752 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1991 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Marina | XJS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
