1980 Austin Marina vs. 1973 Fiat 124
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 124 weights approximately 30 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, 1980 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1973 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | Marina | 124 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |