1980 Austin Marina vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 13 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 46 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Marina | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
