1978 Austin Marina vs. 1993 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1993 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 15 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 863 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, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1993 Bristol Blenheim 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. 1993 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1993 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | Marina | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
