1980 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 29 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 1040 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.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | Marina | Safari |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
