1978 Austin Marina vs. 1992 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1992 Renault Alpine is newer by 14 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Alpine weights approximately 538 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1992 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Marina | Alpine |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |