1979 Austin Marina vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1205 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Marina | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |
