1978 Austin Marina vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 19 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 498 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, 1997 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | Marina | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2463 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
