1978 Austin Marina vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1978 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | Marina | P5 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |