1981 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Austin Marina (59 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Marina weights approximately 93 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1981 Austin Marina (102 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1981 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | Marina | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
