1980 Austin Marina vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 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, 1961 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | Marina | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |