1978 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2009 Tata Nano is newer by 31 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Marina weights approximately 282 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. 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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Austin | Tata |
Model | Marina | Nano |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |