1978 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 208 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.
Because 1978 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
