1978 Austin Marina vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 663 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Marina | 300 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |