1980 Austin Marina vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 32 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 800 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Marina | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2601 mm |
