1979 Austin Marina vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 400 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | Marina | Carlton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |