1980 Austin Marina vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Marina | Violet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
