1977 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 23 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 170 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | Marina | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
