1978 Austin Marina vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 9 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 318 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Marina | 190 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
