1980 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Morgan 4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | Marina | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
