1979 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 419 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, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | Accord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
