1979 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1979 Austin Marina and 1979 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 920 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 Fiat Campagnola (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1979 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |