1978 Austin Marina vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 13 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 448 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1991 Toyota Lexcen 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. 1991 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |