1979 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Datsun Laurel
To start off, both 1979 Austin Marina and 1979 Datsun Laurel were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Datsun Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Datsun Laurel (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Datsun Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Datsun Laurel weights approximately 308 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, 1979 Datsun Laurel (175 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Datsun Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1979 Datsun Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Datsun |
Model | Marina | Laurel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |