1979 Austin Marina vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 119 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. 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, 1979 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Marina | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2130 mm |
