1979 Austin Marina vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 425 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Honda Civic (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.

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