1978 Austin Marina vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 202 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Marina | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
