1978 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Rekord weights approximately 183 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, 1974 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Marina | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |