1981 Austin Marina vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1813 kg more than 1981 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Austin | Daimler |
| Model | Marina | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3740 mm |
