1979 Austin Marina vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 14 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 440 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, 1993 Opel Omega (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Marina | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
