1978 Austin Marina vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 288 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | Marina | Seven |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
