1979 Austin Marina vs. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 80 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | Veritas Rennsportwagen |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
