1978 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Marina | 200 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |