1979 Austin Marina vs. 1994 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 295 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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1994 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | Marina | Guara |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |