1978 Austin Marina vs. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 17 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 682 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 768 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 798 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
Make | Austin | Lotec |
Model | Marina | Testa de Oro |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4943 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1650 kg |