1980 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | Marina | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
