1979 Austin Marina vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 16 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina.
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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Marina | E |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2940 mm |
