1979 Austin Marina vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 22 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 110 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, 2001 Honda Fit, 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, 2001 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | Fit |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
