1980 Austin Marina vs. 1983 Honda Civic
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic.
Because 1980 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1983 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |
