1981 Austin Marina vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 660 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Marina | Regal |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
