1981 Austin Marina vs. 1981 Zastava 102
To start off, both 1981 Austin Marina and 1981 Zastava 102 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 102 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 102. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 102. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Marina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Zastava 102. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 102. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 102.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1981 Zastava 102 | |
| Make | Austin | Zastava |
| Model | Marina | 102 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2160 mm |
