1978 Austin Marina vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 10 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 42 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | Marina | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |