1980 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Fiat 126
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. 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, 1980 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1972 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Marina | 126 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
