1978 Austin Marina vs. 2002 Honda Logo
To start off, 2002 Honda Logo is newer by 24 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Logo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Logo (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Logo should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Logo weights approximately 58 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, 2002 Honda Logo, 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, 2002 Honda Logo (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Logo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 2002 Honda Logo | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | Logo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
