1980 Austin Marina vs. 1996 Daewoo Nexia

To start off, 1996 Daewoo Nexia is newer by 16 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daewoo Nexia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daewoo Nexia (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Nexia should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina.

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, 1996 Daewoo Nexia, 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, 1996 Daewoo Nexia (138 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm). This means 1996 Daewoo Nexia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina. 1996 Daewoo Nexia 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. 1996 Daewoo Nexia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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