1980 Austin Marina vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 80 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, 1969 Porsche 914 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Marina | 914 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
