1978 Austin Marina vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 TVR Griffith 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Griffith 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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | Marina | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
