1978 Austin Marina vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 177 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | Marina | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |