1980 Austin Marina vs. 1980 Bentley T
To start off, both 1980 Austin Marina and 1980 Bentley T were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley T weights approximately 1355 kg more 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. 1980 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Austin Marina | 1980 Bentley T | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | Marina | T |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |