1977 Austin Marina vs. 2010 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2010 Zenvo ST1 is newer by 33 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 1045 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Zenvo ST1 weights approximately 496 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, 2010 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1328 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 2010 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Austin | Zenvo |
| Model | Marina | ST1 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3055 mm |
