1979 Austin Marina vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 34 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, 2013 Smart Fortwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Smart Fortwo should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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, 1979 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Austin | Smart |
| Model | Marina | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1867 mm |
