1978 Austin Marina vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.

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, 2006 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Citi (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.

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