1979 Austin Marina vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |