1981 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 280 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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Marina | 929 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
