1979 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corsa 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 1,450 cc, 1982 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 65 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
