1981 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1981 Austin Marina and 1981 Innocenti Mini were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1981 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Marina weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1981 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Austin | Innocenti |
| Model | Marina | Mini |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2050 mm |
