1981 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Marina weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1981 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Marina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |