1978 Austin Marina vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 27 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 693 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, 2005 Lexus IS (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 2005 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | Austin | Lexus |
Model | Marina | IS |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |