1979 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 30 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 449 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Patrol |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2980 mm |