1979 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 190 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Laurel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |