1979 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1979 Austin Marina and 1979 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina.
Because 1979 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1979 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marina | Passat |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
