1979 Austin Marina vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 8 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 80 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.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont, 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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | Marina | Belmont |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |