1978 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 22 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marina | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
