1981 Austin Marina vs. 1977 Volvo 164
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina.
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 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1977 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Marina | 164 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3350 mm |