1978 Austin Marina vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 338 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1985 Holden Commodore 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. 1985 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Marina | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |