1980 Austin Marina vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 286 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Marina | Elan |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |