1978 Austin Marina vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 18 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 568 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Austin | GAZ |
| Model | Marina | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
