1978 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 11 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2107 weights approximately 178 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, 1989 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | Marina | 2107 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |