1980 Austin Marina vs. 1971 Seat 1430
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 1430 weights approximately 50 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, 1971 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1971 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | Marina | 1430 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |