1979 Austin Marina vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,274 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1427 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 Volkswagen Touran, 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 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marina | Touran |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
