1980 Austin Marina vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 26 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lotus Elise weights approximately 16 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Marina | Elise |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |